Will AI Transform Mediation in the Digital Age? All human societies carry within them the traditions of dispute resolution and mediation, from Ho'oponopono the ancient Hawaiian practice for reconciliation, forgiveness, and making things right to restore balance, to the pre-Islamic tribal customs, formalised by Islamic Law into sulh (amicable settlement) and Al Wasata  (independent mediation) to resolve disputes through consensus. At EQ8 Mediation we felt ourselves to be on t

In his article, Ioan Marc Jones charts his own transformation from self-described compulsive opiner and conversational narcissist to...

https://mailchi.mp/1913aa0e2d6a/eq8-mediation-september-newsletter-6747498 To truly enjoy travelling and do so successfully requires...

Much of the writing on mediation focuses on techniques. As a mediator you may have learned the 4-stage method, or the 6-step method. You...

Lessons in bridging across seemingly entrenched divisions. Tips and insights for the mediator from America and further afield on building...

It can be awkward to call out behaviour in the workplace. Witnessing a workplace conflict can have an impact on the bystander as well,...

Our Autumn newsletter marks World Mental Health Day underscoring the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, and the role mediation...

The authors in this article speak about 'temporal control' for leaders, but the use of time is also a vital tool in the skill set of a...

When first considering conducting a workplace mediation, mediators will usually have a chat with Human Resources about what has happened...

4 ways to dial down the acrimony H.E.A.R.: H = Hedge your claims, even when you feel very certain about your beliefs. It signals a...